Are you Hispanic—or Latino—if you don’t speak Spanish? 8 Replies

I believe language is an intrinsic element of any culture; it helps us communicate and express what we perceive, feel and think. Consequently, to fully experience a specific culture, one must understand its language. During my first semester in…Continue

Tags: latino, ethnicity, hispanic, Spanish, English

Started by Erich Lagasse in interests - language. Last reply by Beca on Wednesday.

What do Hispanics have to offer?

I used to think I had to honor my father’s memory by portraying an image to others. By this I don’t mean being fake or appearing to be better than I was. Rather, I had to consider what other people thought and said of me. In other words, I didn’t…Continue

Tags: lifestyle, culture

Started by Erich Lagasse in interests - Hispanic and Latino Apr 2.

Hispanic literature to commemorate 1 Reply

Nostalgia makes me wish I were back in the country I once called home. Sometimes I’ll remember the family gatherings in my great uncle’s house—even on Sunday afternoons, my parents, uncles and aunts played cards while having drinks, and then, when…Continue

Tags: Hispanic, Latino, identity, heritage, literature

Started by Erich Lagasse in interests - language. Last reply by Jose A. Carmona Apr 2.

English Teaching in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico 3 Replies

Although Leon is not the most touristy of places, I would love to know if there are any native English speakers / teachers in and around Leon that would be interested in working in a fun environment with a great team. Any suggestions,…Continue

Tags: Native, Teachers, School, teaching, English

Started by Denis Noctor in interests - education. Last reply by Victor M. Cuello Mar 12.

Have you ever felt embarrassed about your identity or heritage?

On family gatherings, my mother reminisces about my sisters and me. Every now and then she’ll tell the story of the time when I was in first grade; I’d tell my peers my father owned a pencil factory even though he taught history in the high school…Continue

Tags: Spanish, hispanic, identity, heritage

Started by Erich Lagasse in interests - family Mar 12.

TOP 7 REASONS WHY SOME PEOPLE WILL SAY or DO ALMOST ANYTHING FOR ATTENTION? 1 Reply

TOP 7 REASONS WHY SOME PEOPLE WILL WRITE , SAY or DO ALMOST ANYTHING FOR…Continue

Started by Gabriel Gonzalez Atomic.Zilla in all other. Last reply by Gabriel Gonzalez Atomic.Zilla Mar 8.